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Ford CEO Jim Farley earned over $26M in 2023
He’s the latest Detroit Three executive to receive record compensation.
By Michael Brady • April 1, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Love, Puppies and AWD at Subaru
WardsAuto Podcast Host David Kiley talks with Subaru President and COO Jeff Walters about the performance and future of the brand on his one-year anniversary in the C-Suite.
By Wards Staff • April 1, 2024 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Subaru’s ‘Fast Follower’ Strategy Right for EV Times
Subaru always planned to be a fast, smart follower when it comes to transitioning to EVs, and that strategy seems sound given the slowdown in consumer demand.
By David Kiley • April 1, 2024 -
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Auto industry disruptions now ‘controllable’ but still a challenge: AlixPartners
“Although disruptions like the chip shortage may be behind the auto industry, that certainly doesn’t mean life is getting any easier,” said AlixPartners' Mark Wakefield.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 1, 2024 -
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Chery Levels ICE Sales Playing Field with Discounts
Chinese auto giant hopes to boost ICE sales just as latest BEV product developed with Huawei begins deliveries.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2024 -
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How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Automakers and suppliers should consider alternative port assessments and review their contracts and obligations, experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
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BMW supplier investing $1.5B to expand South Carolina operations
AESC is adding a second battery factory at the site, which will supply the automaker's EV assembly facility in Mexico.
By Sara Samora • March 28, 2024 -
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Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production
The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.
By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024 -
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GM loses 2 more execs as software shakeup continues
The resignations come just two weeks after the automaker’s software and services head left the company.
By Eric Walz • March 28, 2024 -
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US new vehicle sales to grow 4.5% YoY in March: Cox Automotive
Sales are on pace for a seasonally adjusted annual rate of nearly 15.5 million units in 2024, according to a new forecast.
By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024 -
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Tesla to offer US customers a free 1-month trial of Full Self Driving
Boosting FSD subscriptions could help the automaker generate revenue and overcome dwindling operating margins.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2024 -
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GM, Ford See Big Profits and Brisk Sales in ’24
With inflation abating and the stock market climbing to record highs, Detroit’s two largest automakers say they are forecasting big profits and sales in 2024.
By David Kiley • March 27, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests further in aviation startup Archer
Archer plans to market its first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in 2025, which it plans to build at its Georgia factory.
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2024 -
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Automakers reroute shipments after Baltimore bridge collapse
The port, one of the U.S.'s largest for handling auto and light vehicles, saw a record 847,158 cars and light trucks in 2023, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
By Kate Magill • March 27, 2024 -
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Nissan shakes up leadership in North America
The automaker is preparing to ramp up EV production in the U.S.
By Eric Walz • March 26, 2024 -
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Nissan’s new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction
‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.
By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • March 26, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
The loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt the automotive shipping hub for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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VW plant in Tennessee to hold UAW vote in April
It’s the first nonunion auto plant to hold a United Auto Workers election since the union won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall, according to the UAW.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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Fisker’s future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through
The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Group Warns of Slowing Sales in 2024
The German automaker predicts a decline in sales growth despite plans to launch 30 new models across its portfolio of brands.
By Greg Kable • March 25, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Can New Generation of Products Revive Lincoln?
The WardsAuto Podcast explores the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus and whether new products can lift the century-plus old Lincoln grand with a new generation of buyers.
By Wards Staff • March 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis Rumored to Build Leapmotor BEVs in Polish Plant
Commercial partnership between automakers may see European-assembled Chinese cars roll off production lines in June, Reuters says.
By Paul Myles • March 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 2% of its nonunion US employees
The layoffs are part of long-term cost-cutting efforts and will affect engineering and software roles.
By Eric Walz • March 22, 2024 -
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Chery Adds Italy to European Sales Push
Chinese automaker launches in second major auto market in Europe with Omoda and Jaecoo models.
By Paul Myles • March 22, 2024 -
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Here are the ‘greenest’ cars of 2024
Hyundai Motor Group and Toyota Motor Corp. produce 10 of the 12 most environmentally-friendly cars in the U.S., according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s GreenerCars report.
By Michael Brady • March 21, 2024
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